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Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 11 May 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
6.8° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 15th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | |
382 | 233 | 48 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 26 | 38 | 110 | 247 | 1112 | 880 | 772 | 527 | 497 | 434 | 196 | 210 | 133 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:43PM1.44m | 4:55AM1.41m | 5:32PM1.56m | 5:53AM1.46m | 6:19PM1.69m | 6:48AM1.52m | 7:07PM1.80m | 7:41AM1.58m | 7:55PM1.90m | 8:33AM1.63m | 8:44PM1.96m | 9:25AM1.65m | 9:34PM1.97m | 10:18AM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:53PM0.50m | 11:08AM0.37m | 11:50PM0.38m | 11:58AM0.32m | 00:43AM0.24m | 12:47PM0.26m | 1:33AM0.12m | 1:37PM0.22m | 2:24AM0.02m | 2:27PM0.19m | 3:14AM-0.04m | 3:18PM0.19m | 4:06AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | 8:39 |
2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 |
10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | — | SW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
 kJ | 382 | 233 | 48 | 33 | 30 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 38 | — | 1 | 1112 | 880 | 772 | 527 | 497 | 434 | 196 | 210 | 133 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 8 | E 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 147 | 51 | 45 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | 180 | 322 | 176 | 160 | 96 | 33 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SE 10 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SW 9 | — | — | — | SE 8 | S 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 17 | 28 | 2 | 25 | 7 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 83 | 62 | — | — | — | 28 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | N 2 | — | W 2 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SSW 8 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 110 | 247 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 135 | 175 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 422 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 525 | 2250 | 97 | 422 | 890 | 510 | 510 | 397 | 397 | 428 | 501 | 0 | 97 | 422 | 97 | 0 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.
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